2021–2022 List of Planned Internal Audit Engagements

Directive on Internal Audit

Appendix A: Mandatory Procedures for Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada

A.2.2.3  Departments must meet public reporting requirements as prescribed by the Comptroller General of Canada and using Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat prescribed platforms, including: 

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  • A.2.2.3.1  A list of planned audit engagements for the coming fiscal year.

The requirement to publish a list of audits scheduled to begin in the coming fiscal year is essential to demonstrating responsible stewardship to Canadians by providing open and transparent information on the government's intentions to conduct engagements in areas of higher risk in departments.

List of Planned Internal Audit Engagements 2021–2022
Title of the Engagement1 Area being audited Status2 Expected completion date
Consulting Engagement – Staffing Review – Phase 2 Human Resources Completed Q2 2021–22
Consulting Engagement – FINTRAC Business Continuity Plan (Special Request) Financial Sector Policy Ongoing Q3 2021–22
Audit of Financial Commitments to International Financial Institutions International Trade and Finance Policy Ongoing Q3 2021–22
Consulting Engagement – Departmental Information and IT Security Practices Information Technology Planned Q1 2022–23
Consulting Engagement – COVID-19 Lessons Learned – Phase 2 Management Oversight Planned Q1 2022–23
1 Internal audits identified as planned are subject to change.
2 As listed in the 2021–2023 Risk-based Audit Plan approved by the Deputy Minister on November 1st, 2021.

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